Chapter Eleven: The true title of this chapter will be revealed at its end…
King Anmar said: “Sixteen years only… Such a young age, and yet it is said that he will be able to face the catastrophe that will wipe out this kingdom? Are you sure the Council of Sages is right this time?
The Black Tiger replied calmly and confidently: Your Majesty, you know very well that the Council of Sages has never spoken a false prophecy, not even one that was inaccurate.
King Anmar stared at him intently and said: I know that. I only wanted to see your reaction… nothing more. Anyway, did the Council of Sages discuss the cause of this impending catastrophe?
The Black Tiger shook his head and said: No, unfortunately. The Council of Sages has not been able to predict the reason behind the catastrophe that will befall the Tiger Kingdom.
The Tiger King sighed slowly and said in a low voice: Alright… I understand. Do you have anything else you wish to tell me?
The Black Tiger said hesitantly: There is something… but I do not think it is of importance to Your Majesty.
The Tiger King replied firmly: Say what you have, even if you think it is unimportant, I will listen to it.
The Black Tiger said: Your Highness, the Council of Sages is planning to hold the meeting that takes place every century, but they intend to hold it much earlier than usual.
He added: “It is known that the meeting will discuss several matters, including issues related to the Ancient Tomb World.
Then he continued in a more cautious tone: And during the past period, the Red Dragon King has visited the Council of Sages repeatedly… for a reason that is still unknown.
The king pondered for a moment, then said: The presence of the Red Dragon King may not be important in itself, but holding the meeting so far ahead of time is cause for concern… Do you think this has anything to do with the catastrophe that will befall the Celestial Tiger Kingdom?
The Black Tiger said: I do not know, Your Highness. The Council of Sages did not mention anything about the reason, but I believe that holding the meeting early is related to the Ancient Tomb World.
The Tiger King said thoughtfully: The Ancient Tomb World… it is a world mentioned only in legends, and its existence has never been proven. Very well, if you have nothing more to add, you may leave.
The Black Tiger said respectfully: Then, I shall take my leave.
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After his departure, the Tiger King summoned all the ancestors of the Tiger Kingdom, along with the heads of the ancient clans and members of the noble family, for an emergency meeting to discuss the matter.
On the following day, everyone had arrived.
One of the ancestors said in surprise: Your Majesty, why have you gathered us all? What grave matter compels you to summon the ancestors and clan leaders at this specific time?
The king responded seriously and firmly: I have received a prophecy from the Council of Sages… a prophecy that threatens the very survival of the Tiger Kingdom. That is why I asked you to come. I want to discuss this danger with all of you.
Then the Tiger King told them everything the Black Tiger had conveyed to him, and said: This is what compelled me to summon you all to this emergency meeting.
At that moment, one of the ancestors from within a green coffin said: This matter is extremely serious… I believe that the tiger mentioned in the prophecy may be a hybrid, the result of a union between the Celestial Tiger and the Red Volcano Lion. If anyone has a different opinion, let them speak.
Another ancestor, from within a black coffin, replied: I agree with the Green Ancestor that it is a hybrid, but I disagree on its origin. I do not think it is a mix between the Celestial Tiger and the Red Volcano Lion. The Flame Kingdom is now on the verge of defeat in its war against the Imperial Winter Scorpion Kingdom, and it is gradually collapsing. I believe the hybrid may be descended from a Red Dragon or from one of the Fire Demon clans, and there are many such clans that match this description. So, it is better to let things follow their natural course and observe how fate unfolds.
After listening to both of them, the Tiger King said: I have heard both perspectives — that of the Black Ancestor and the Green Ancestor. What do you all think?
Then one of the ancient clan leaders said: I propose, Your Majesty, that we conduct a vote and go with the opinion of the ancestor who receives the most votes.
The king then said: Very well, we will hold a vote. Whoever supports the Black Ancestor’s opinion, raise your hand. Whoever supports the Green Ancestor’s view, keep your hand as it is.
At this decisive moment, everyone in the throne hall voted in favor of the Green Ancestor’s opinion.
King of the Tigers said: Very well, the vote is over. Everyone has voted in favor of the Green Ancestor’s opinion, but let me ask: why did everyone choose this view? The Black Ancestor’s opinion was not entirely wrong.
At that, one of the leaders of the ancient clans replied: Your Majesty, the Black Ancestor’s view is based on surrendering our fate to destiny and luck. We do not deny the importance of fate, nor the role of luck in the course of events, but we do not want to remain idle until danger strikes us and we are killed without making a move.
He added: At the present time, the Volcano Lion Clan, which rules the Flame Kingdom, is in its weakest state, and it is on the verge of being completely annihilated by the Imperial Winter Scorpion Kingdom. If we aid them now, and make a marriage alliance with them, we will be the greatest beneficiaries of this deal. Do you realize that the Volcano Lion Clan is considered one of the strongest clans? We will be able to infiltrate their ranks slowly… until we swallow them completely.
The Tiger King said with a voice full of determination: “Then let it be done! Within three days, the Celestial Tiger army will be fully mobilized and will head directly to the Flame Kingdom!”
He then raised his voice to announce in a decisive tone that shook hearts:
“From this moment, the Celestial Tiger Kingdom declares war on anyone who allies with the Imperial Winter Scorpion Kingdom against the Flame Kingdom. From today, the Flame Kingdom is our ally. And whoever opposes it… opposes us!
Whoever opposes the Flame Kingdom… is an enemy of the Celestial Tiger Kingdom!
At that great moment, the voice of the Tiger King echoed throughout the vast Star World, and its reverberations penetrated the farthest reaches of the Nine Provinces. There was no being in a small world, a medium world, or even a Higher Kingdom who did not tremble upon hearing those words.
This… is the will of the Celestial Tiger!
And whoever opposes the will of the Celestial Tiger…
Is an enemy of the Celestial Tiger Kingdom… and an enemy of the Tiger King personally!
These words echoed in every concerned world like roaring thunder, impossible to forget.
Chapter Eleven:The will of the Heavenly Tiger
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